About

Dawa Sherpa

I was born in Solukhumbu and live in Kathmandu.

I have worked in the mountains since 2017 — first as a porter, then as an assistant guide, and as a licensed trekking guide since 2020.

The trail so far

My path into guiding

2017 – 2019 · Everest Base Camp · 5,364 m
Porter
My first trek was to Everest Base Camp in 2017, working as a porter.
2019 – 2020
Assistant guide
I moved up to assistant guide, working alongside lead guides on the trail.
2020 – today
Licensed trekking guide
Since 2020 I have guided treks across Nepal, for clients from the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK and South Korea.
2025 · Mera Peak · 6,476 m
Summit of Mera Peak
The highest point I have reached so far.

Why I do this

“Exploring with people who are new to these mountains — and capturing their reactions along the way.”

Licence & training

Trekking Guide Licence
Valley Tourism Office, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Bagmati Province Government
Licence No. 16297
Valid until 3 February 2029
Advanced Trekking Guide Training — Pro Level
Nepal Adventure Academy
4 July – 5 August 2025
Certified Professional Guide — Himalayan Trekking Region
Covered: Wilderness first aid · High-altitude risk and evacuation · Navigation and camp logistics · Himalayan flora and fauna · Cultural interpretation · Leadership and client handling
First Aid and Safety; Map Reading, Weather Reading and Navigation
KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project), with the Nepal Tourism Board
9–12 June 2025
Covered: Initial assessment · Bleeding and soft-tissue injuries · Fractures · Lifting and moving a patient · CPR · Acute mountain sickness (AMS) · Map reading, weather reading and navigation